China’s ambassador to the UN calls for “diplomatic solution” in concise statement

China released a terse statement at an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Tuesday, with the Chinese ambassador to the United Nations saying that “all parties involved should exercise restraint and avoid any action that could fuel tensions.

“We welcome and encourage all efforts and urge all parties involved to continue dialogue and consultation and seek reasonable solutions to address each other’s concerns on the basis of equality and mutual respect,” Zhang Jun said in a statement. notice significantly shorter than those of the major council powers.

“The current situation in Ukraine is the result of many complex factors. China always positions itself according to the merits of the issue itself. We believe that all countries should resolve international disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter,” he said.

a difficult position

The crisis in Ukraine has put China in a difficult position as it tries to balance its friendship with Russia with its practiced foreign policy of staunchly defending state sovereignty.

US response

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about the Ukraine-Russia situation, said a statement released by the State Department. “The secretary stressed the need to preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement said.

Source: CNN Brasil

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